Field Notes.
Field-tested writing on sourcing direct, negotiating with factories, and running a brand without middlemen. Written by operators who do it daily.
Sourcing a private supplier from China in 2026
A private supplier from China is a factory making your brand, not theirs. Here's how to find, vet, and run one, with the 2026 calendar and pathway map.
China Wholesale Home Goods Suppliers (2026 Guide)
Find vetted China wholesale home goods suppliers in 2026: where the real supply lives (hint: Yiwu), MOQ math, compliance pitfalls, and the right pathway
How to Find a Reliable China Electronics Supplier (2026 Guide)
Find a reliable private supplier in China for electronics with this 2026 vetting playbook: verification steps, compliance, IP protection, and pathway picks.
How to Negotiate with a Chinese Supplier (Real Scripts)
The first quote isn't a price. It's an opening offer dressed up as one. Here's how to read it, counter it, and close better terms without burning the relationship.
A guide to using suppliers in 2026
A practical, opinionated walk-through of how to find, vet and work with overseas suppliers this year. Written for operators sourcing direct, not for procurement teams.